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* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500186'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 1.02 Max: 46.35
Current: 2.62
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's highest PEG Ratio was 46.35. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.02.
BOM:500186's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 80% of 305
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.93
vs BOM:500186: 2.62
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BOM:500186 vs COP, EOG, FANG: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co PEG Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's PEG Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) has a PEG Ratio of 2.63 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. This is 158% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 46.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #244 out of 305 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.63 is 158% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 46.35. The Oil & Gas industry median PEG Ratio is 0.93. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's value of 2.63 is 182.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #244 out of 305 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's PEG Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co ranks #244 out of 305 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Hindustan Oil Exploration Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 0.93. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's value of 2.63 is 182.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 46.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 0.93, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median PEG Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.93, based on 305 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.63 is 182.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Hindustan Oil Exploration Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PEG Ratio is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's current PEG Ratio is 2.63, which is 158% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹71.67, compared to a current price of ₹157.05 — trading 119.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.63, which is 158% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 182.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.93. Hindustan Oil Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186), the current PEG Ratio is 2.63 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Co (BOM:500186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Oil Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹157.05 is trading 119.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹71.67.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Oil Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500186:
PEG Ratio: 2.63 (158% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: ₹71.67 vs. price of ₹157.05 (119.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 182.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#244 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in India. Its business falls under the reportable segment of Oil and Gas. The group derives revenue from the sale of its products which includes Crude oil, Condensate and Natural gas. Key revenue is derived from the sale of natural gas. Geographically, the group's operations are principally carried in India.
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